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Kirbie
Price: Expensive•Bistro•4.8(415)KIRBIE Caff' & Bistro
Tuesday-Saturday From 12pm-Late
Sunday 12-3pm
Functions & Events AvailableLamaro's Hotel
Price: Expensive•Modern Australian•4.8(967)"Truly a wonderful pub is Lamaro’s, run by experts that embrace hospitality."
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Broadsheet's Top 5 Gastropubs in Melbourne 2019 & 2020
3AW's Pub Of The Year 2019
Lamaro's Hotel is an iconic Gastro-pub located in leafy Cecil Street in South Melbourne.
Let us take you on a gourmet journey with our creative modern Australian menu. Either dine in the opulent surrounds of our restaurant or relax in our old world bar.
With a boutique extensive wine list and 12 craft beers on tap there is something to please every taste and palate.
Private dining rooms available and functions welcome.
A must visit venue for any food, wine and beer lovers.
We're close to Albert Park Lake and just 100m stroll from Bridport Street light rail (Tram no. 96) and South Melbourne's bus
Golden Fleece Hotel
Price: Expensive•Greek•4.6(210)Heritage pub turned Greek Islands-inspired paradise, Golden Fleece Hotel has brought Santorini to South Melbourne.
Entering off Montague Street, you’ll find curvaceous, stone-look tables, booths and an adjoining bottle shop where the walls are lined with vino you can take away! Make your way up the colourful mosaic-tiled stairwell you'll find a place to enjoy more cocktails after dining down stairs and nooks to sit back and relax, as well as a pool table and our DJ's on the weekend to keep the party forever going.
Our Santorini Rooftop is where you’ll feel most transported, as the sun beams down, sip on a fun Aperol Spritz, or a Passionfruit Martini to feel the holiday vibes.
The menu is similarly Mediterranean. Among the highlights: Our famous fluffy oven baked bread accompanied by a selection of dips, and a delicious Yia-Yia's style Moussaka. Partner any dish with a wide selections of wines from our bottle shop or our famous Santorini Sour!Park Street Pasta & Wine
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(835)Located in a historic corner building at 268 Park Street, Park Street Pasta & Wine is South Melbourne’s friendly neighbourhood pasta and wine bar from Italian Restaurateurs Luca Balbo, Lino Torre & Matteo Balbo combining their passion for food and experience in the hospitality industry.
Head chef Tommaso Bartoli whips up a creative menu that heavily draws on his Tuscan roots. Starting his career in the kitchens of Florence, he brings to Australia all the knowledge and passion for food that define with his personal style.
All our pasta is handmade in-house in the traditional ‘fatta a mano’ style. Our menu features inventive sharing plates, classic pasta dishes that nod to various parts of Italy, plus a few modern iterations, all reflective of seasonal quality produce. with a tidy selection of Italian, international and local wines to match.
We are located at 268 Park Street on the Corner of Park Street and Perrins St, just down from the iconic South Melbourne Town Hall.
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- SStaceyCalgary / Southern Alberta •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoIncredible experience! Food, wine & service are the best in Melbourne. You can’t go wrong, my favourite spot to take all my friends & familyMore infoBellota Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• South Melbourne•4.9
- TTaylaMelbourne •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoElia was outstanding our entire table was extremely impressed by his phenomenal service, care & dedication to his dishes. 10 out of 10!!!!!More infoThe Albion Rooftop and ClubPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• South Melbourne•4.7
- BBarbaraSouth Australia •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 18, 2025Incredible dining experience last night at Kirbies. The service was exceptional and Madi was an absolutely superstar and made our night from the first phone call. Each dish was delicious and we throughly enjoyed the whole experience. We will definitely be coming back.More infoKirbiePrice: Expensive• Bistro• South Melbourne•4.8
- TTonyMelbourne •3 reviews4.0Dined on Jul 15, 2025A rare find that encompasses style, delicious food and thoughtful drink list. Just like the good ol days…. Great for quiet chat with seamless professional service. Highly recommendedMore infoPark Street Pasta & WinePrice: Expensive• Italian • South Melbourne•4.5
- SSarahMelbourne •8 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 11, 2025Always awesome! Great service, good food, really nice spotMore infoCode Black Coffee - South MelbournePrice: Moderate• Café• South Melbourne•5
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Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in South Melbourne include Bellota Wine Bar, Golden Fleece Hotel and The Albion Rooftop and Club
Restaurants with gluten-free options in South Melbourne are The Albion Rooftop and Club, Bellota Wine Bar and Golden Fleece Hotel
Bottomless brunch in South Melbourne is available at Golden Fleece Hotel, Kirbie and Lamaro's Hotel
The most romantic restaurant in South Melbourne is Kirbie
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